Stellenbosch University Archives

Everyone focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court. But state supreme courts affect as many rights and lives.

Amanda Hollis-Brusky - September 14, 2021

From Florida to Texas to California, state supreme courts dramatically influence lives and elections as they rule on matters from voting rights to mask mandates

Boris Johnson ‘prorogued’ Parliament — just like a 17th-century king

Kara Dimitruk - September 2, 2019

But at least the prime minister probably won’t be chastened by a European invasion

Women now make up almost 24 percent of South Africa’s military. Why aren’t they treated equally?

Nina Wilén and Lindy Heinecken - August 1, 2018

U.S. Marines in Quantico, Va., on Aug. 2, 2010. (iStock) In

This map shows where more Americans are willing to support free speech

James Gibson and Christopher Claassen - February 15, 2018

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Protesters gather at Boston's Free Speech

The day mainstream media became old in South Africa

Sean Jacobs and Herman Wasserman - November 25, 2015

[caption id="attachment_32650" align="aligncenter" width="620"] South African President Jacob Zuma delivers his address

This data confirms South Africa’s ruling party initially ignored mass protests

Daniel de Kadt - October 23, 2015

Kim Yi Dionne: This guest post is from Daniel de

Is Burundi still a credible peacekeeper?

Nina Wilén, Gérard Birantamije, and David Ambrosetti - May 23, 2015

[caption id="attachment_25204" align="alignnone" width="620" class="center"] A demonstrator raises her hands